Surveillance of hospital-acquired central line-associated bloodstream infections in pediatric hematology-oncology patients: lessons learned, challenges ahead.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
; 34(3): 316-20, 2013 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23388370
ABSTRACT
Across 36 US pediatric oncology centers, 576 central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) were reported over a 21-month period. Most infections occurred in those with leukemia and/or profound neutropenia. The contribution of viridans streptococci infections was striking. Study findings depict the contemporary epidemiology of CLABSIs in hospitalized pediatric cancer patients.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Catheterization, Central Venous
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Cross Infection
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Bacteremia
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Catheter-Related Infections
Type of study:
Clinical_trials
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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ENFERMAGEM
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EPIDEMIOLOGIA
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HOSPITAIS
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States